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What Your home Looked Like in The 90s

Hey guys! Today is #ThrowbackThursday on the blog and we are definitely travelling a few miles down the path of our most recent past or maybe not so recent, if we find ourselves reminiscing 80s. Today’s post titled- What your home looked like in the 90s,  is all  about the most priced items that decorated our homes and gave us that extra edge over the next door neighbour, this should be fun!

WOODEN BOX TV

This was definitely an eye popper way back in time! I remember visiting my grandpa on the island and how I was always very excited to seat with him and watch his favourite shows on the black and white box TV. Now that I think of it, it was more than a TV! It added an extra touch of tasteful design to the leaving room. My grandma made ample use of the space on top of the TV-Photo frames, a flower jar and sculpted ceramic artworks.

 

WOODEN STEREO RECORD PLAYER

This was another grand masterpiece in the design scheme of living rooms way back in the nineties. Sometimes a black and white Tv comes with the set, and at other times it  was just the record player with massive speakers on both sides.

WALLPAPER

Even if wallpapers are now a major thing in recent times, you’ll be shocked to find out that wallpapers have a long standing history and they had always been a longstanding choice for wall treatments. Although, the patterns were a little on the busy side, a lot has been revamped about wallpapers in recent times.

 

FORMICA CENTRE TABLES

You guys definitely remember the Formica centre tables right??? We had a rectangular one in our living room way back in late 90s.

BEADED CURTAINS

Very popular in creating a clear cut demarcation between the dining hall area and living room, this was definitely one trend that was admired for its shimmering glow especially at night when the light bulbs were put on. It was also very popular in a lot of Kitchens!

That’s all we can take today guys, don’t forget to drop your comments or observations in the comment section below, we always love to hear from you

 

13 Iridescent Finds to Decorate Your Home

Featured post from https://www.thespruce.com/

Hey guys! Remember when we used to have the #AfricanCorner blog series and then our #LazyGirlsGuideSeries??? Well, we are at it again!!! This time around, our Wednesday blog posts will be features from some of our best interior design/lifestyle/home living blogs that will definitely keep you informed about design trends from other parts of the world.  Today on the blog, we start off by featuring this really interesting piece about 13 Iridescent Finds to Decorate Your Home by Kelly Wilmert from www.thespruce.com we hope you love it!

It’s a big crazy world out there and if you’re anything like us, then you’re doing all you can to make your home an inviting retreat from the chaos outside. Fortunately for interior enthusiasts everywhere, there’s a new trend in the 2018 interior design scene that’s infusing homes far and wide with joy-inducing, happy-making vibes. That trend? Iridescent accents.

That’s right, rainbow-y, shimmery goodness is filling all kinds of homes with good cheer this season. And, as you’ll discover below, the iridescent trend is one that can be used to elevate virtually any aesthetic. From clocks to pillows to mirrors, these shimmering pieces are sure to make your home a whole lot happier in the new year.

Nova Iridescent Mirror

Sure, regular mirrors are great, but iridescent mirrors are better. Add this to any space that could use a subtle splash of functional flair.

 

Prism Light

As unique as it is subtle, this prism light is a great addition to any room. Let it live anywhere that calls for a little extra life and movement.

Iridescent Shower Curtain

Mornings are hard, but they don’t have to be that hard. This magical shower curtain is sure to make even the hardest mornings just a little bit easier.

Oil Pillar Candle

If you’re looking for a more subtle way to play with this trend, then bring this candle into your life. Equal parts chic and striking; it’ll make any design a touch more dynamic.

Materialism Oil Vase

Give your fresh flowers a beautiful home with this stunner. It’s versatile enough to work pretty much anywhere from the coffee table to your bedside table, and it will slide seamlessly into any aesthetic.

Continue reading here: https://www.thespruce.com/iridescent-home-decor-4159103

Creating happy work-spaces through interior design

Hello guys! Welcome to a brand new #MondayToShine , as always, it’s always a good time to be the ultimate best version of yourselves and that is why we would always encourage you to shine that light from deep within you!  You have been made for greatness and you have been made to make this world; our world, a better place. Today on the blog, we dive into the importance of creating a happy workplace environment through design. You may be wondering why offices go for bright colours in certain work spaces and completely go a different way in other sections of the office. It’s not all by coincidence, everything has to be thoughtfully brought together to create a friendly environment for employees. There’s a lot to learn in today’s post-Creating happy work-spaces through interior design, especially if you are an employer of Labour, come along!

It is undoubtedly true that as humans, we share a deep connection with our environments. Our behaviours, attitudes, health are influenced by our immediate physical environment, In other words, one may not be as productive in a particular physical environment as opposed to being in another. Coupled with the largely sedentary nature of most workplaces, there is a need for employers and commercial interior designers to create a safe, comfortable and inspiring work space environment.

A work desk for instance should allow adjustable furniture that allows people to sit, stand and change their postures frequently in order to reduce cases of fatigue, stress on Joints and muscles, to burn calories and promote circulation throughout the body which has multiple health benefits including enhanced cognitive function, while the general internal structure of the space should give room for views into active spaces, open stairways, open and enclosed spaces that encourage people to move around to collaborate, socialize or focus on a task together.

 

“The office is a place for creativity and collaboration, requiring spaces that support fluid and spontaneous interactions- but also quiet spaces that minimize noise and the potential for disruption when thinking, analysing, writing and reading. People need a place to withdraw from the flow of activity and also want to control noise, especially related to what others can hear them say and what they hear other people say”. – Culled from Ethonomics: Designing for the Principles of the Modern Workplace

Employers and commercial interior designers both have vital roles to play in creating work-spaces and offices that are comfortable, uplifting and evocative in nature. The materials, textures, patterns and colours for the space should be carefully selected inconsideration of the nature of the job and more importantly the nature of employees. Above all, beyond aesthetics, the design should engage and energise people at work.

Do you have other interesting ways to Creating happy work-spaces through interior design , share with us in the comment section below, we love hearing from you!

 

 

Five Nutritional Ramadan tips for you

Hey guys! How are you all doing? Salam Alaikun to our Muslims friends and families. We are a few days into the holy month of Ramadan and I’m certain our body system is still adjusting to the sleep routine as well as the food routine. Today on the blog, we take a quick look into Five Nutritional Ramadan tips for you that can get you through the holy month. Last week we talked about blender recipes that are really helpful during Ramadan, you can catch up here if you missed the post.

 

Ramadan is a month of heightened spirituality for Muslims across the world. The month however doesn’t emphasize of spirituality alone, it also seeks to purify the mind, body and soul of fasting Muslims. It is usually a time to practice self-control, self-discipline, sacrifice and empathy for the less privileged. Since most of the day will be spent abstaining from food, some people tend to over eat at the start and break of fast. Now while some way get away with it, majority will find themselves dealing with some form of discomfort. So how do we eat right during the month? These nutritional tips are all we need to know.

 

1. Drink lots of water

During the course of fasting, a typical day goes by with abstaining from eating and drinking once the Suhoor has been observed. This means that during the day, your body slowly becomes dehydrated. Drinking a lot of water during Suhoor and Iftar will help you keep a healthy balance through the day. Also, fruits like watermelon, pineapple, should be included in your suhoor to help you stay hydrated during the day. Stay away from beverages. Avoid drinks with caffeine as it can cause some people to urinate more often that regular which may in turn lead to dehydration.

2. Eat right during Suhoor

The truth is, no matter how large the portion of meal you consume during the suhoor hours, you will most likely still get hungry before iftar. However, eating right can keep you considerably sustained during the hours of fasting. High protein food like beans, moi-moi, can keep you sustained for a considerable period as they break down slowly compared to carb rich foods. However, when taking carbohydrates, be sure to pair them with proteins like egg, meat, beans, etc. Rice, bread and other white meals should be replaced with whole grain and high fat with lean protein.

Five Nutritional Ramadan tips for you

3. Avoid Sugary food and junks

Even when you are not fasting, including junk/sugary foods in your diet is probably nopt the best option you may be choosing for yourself.

Avoid junks and sugary beverages during this period. Instead, replace with a lot of water, mint smoothies, fresh fruits and a whole lot of water. Check out some beverage recipes that are superb for this period here. Stay away from fried and processed foods that are high in fat or sugar, the overall aim is to stick with food options that will release energy slowly into the body.

5. Consume moderate portions during Iftar

Remember fasting doesn’t translate to loosing weight (for those trying to use it as a means to lose weight). Fasting all day reduces your metabolism which means you dispense less energy and burn very little calorie, so why would you want to overeat when you haven’t even released much of what’s still in the body? In general, avoid overeating so you don’t end up adding more weight as a matter of fact after fasting.

Planning is the major key to success. So, most importantly, plan your meals properly.

Happy Ramadan!

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Five Uniquely Stunning Chair Designs for your Home

Think about furniture designs and you probably wouldn’t have come cross these exquisitely amazing chair designs anywhere you have been. Thoughtfully and innovatively designed, these unique collection of chairs are the ultimate next big bang you need to jazz up the mood and design in your space. Brazen up your mind as you ponder upon the inspirations from today’s post about – Five uniquely stunning chair designs for your home.

A three Legged Wooden Chair by Milk Design

Founded in 1998, Milk Design specializes in designing basic daily objects such as furniture pieces and home accessories. The Wong Chair is a minimal wooden seating piece that explores the tradition of solid wood furniture in combination with contemporary elements. Made from a combination of white oak and walnut timber, the chair’s design features three legs only, which are sticked together using an innovative joinery system.

Exploded Chair by Joyce Lin

Designed by Houston-based artist, Joyce Lin, the “Exploded chair” embraces play while maintaining functionality. The piece was designed in her final year at Rhode Island School of Design. This piece takes traditional conception of what a chair is, dismantles it, and places it in clear Perspex containers. The maple-wood chair that sits loosely within its crystalline sarcophagus looks much like the archetypal kitchen seat. As the ‘Exploded Chair’ is moved, its wooden pieces rattle around inside their compartments. The piece is both familiar and disorienting, playful and disconcerting — a dichotomous piece on which to seat yourself.

Arm by Clark Bardsley

Designed by New Zealand artist Clark Bardsley, ‘Arm’ has been described as an “anti chair”, incomplete and complete- it is a nonsensical seat that cannot be sat on. Crafted from steam-bent American Oak, ‘Arm’ is designed as an outline of a chair — a Sack-Back Chair to be precise — as opposed to the chair itself. It is not to be sat on, but to be placed over another object — “from a plastic patio chair, to an office chair or even a bucket”, Bardsley states — to create a completely new seat.

Five Uniquely Stunning Chair Designs for your Home

The Abstraction Chair By WoongKi Ryu

Created by Korean designer WoongKi Ryu, The Abstraction Chair draws inspiration from modern abstract artist Wassily Kandisky. The use of primary colors and bold use of geometry in Wassily’s works were drawn together to inspire the design of The Abstraction Chair. Ryu’s design features a round wooden seat and colorful shapes that playfully arc from the basic structure of the chair. Drawing formally from the expressionist works of Kandinsky — specifically Composition VIII— Ryu has brought the graphic shapes that the Russian artist was so renowned for into a three-dimensional realm. Despite its use of practical materials and traditional techniques the seat argues for form above function and is, as such, delightfully obtuse in its final design.

‘Poetic Furniture, Frozen Textile’ by Demeter Fogarasi

Hungarian designer Demeter Fogarasi takes us all by surprise with  for his ‘Poetic Furniture, Frozen Textile’ chair which features a windswept piece of material “blown” onto its frame. Made from biodegradable plastic also known as polylactic acid plastic (PLA), and natural textiles, Fogarasi wanted to create a composite material that could be used for his new chair idea. As he explains, the aim was to create a material that not only possesses “good technical properties” but also “emphasizes naturalness” and looks both “intriguing and inspiring.” The final product was a material made of layers of plastic and textile that have been heat-pressed together to make a composite material. This can then be reheated and shaped once cool, enabling the designer to set it into his desired shape.